The Colbert Report S04E37 · Carole King

Air date: 2008-03-18

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Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary singer/songwriter Carole King.

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  1. 1 1. Andrew Sullivan, Richard Freeman2008-01-07
  2. 2 2. Chris Beam, Gary Rosen2008-01-08
  3. 3 3. Gov. Mike Huckabee, Matt Taibbi2008-01-09
  4. 4 4. Norman Ornstein, Muhammad Yunus2008-01-10
  5. 5 5. Neil Shubin2008-01-14
  6. 6 6. Peter Hopkins, Jared Cohen2008-01-15
  7. 7 7. Deborah Tannen2008-01-16
  8. 8 8. Lou Dobbs, David Levy2008-01-17
  9. 9 9. Allan Sloan, Eric Weiner2008-01-21
  10. 10 10. Malcolm Gladwell, Andrew Young2008-01-22
  11. 11 11. Stephen Colbert's Sport Report2008-01-23
  12. 12 12. Debra Dickerson, Charles Nesson2008-01-24
  13. 13 13. Marjane Satrapi, Rick Warren2008-01-28
  14. 14 14. Joe Quesada, Alex Ross2008-01-29
  15. 15 15. Carl Hiaasen, Frans de Waal2008-01-30
  16. 16 16. Tim Harford, Andrew Napolitano2008-01-31
  17. 17 17. Tony Campolo, Jacob Weisberg2008-02-04Tonight Stephen welcomes Slate editor in chief Jacob Weisberg, author of The Bush Tragedy. Also, Stephen talks with Tony Campolo, author of Red Letter Christians, about the Chrisit
  18. 18 18. Angelo Falcon, Bob Dole2008-02-05
  19. 19 19. Richard Brookhiser, Tad Devine2008-02-06Tonight Stephen welcomes Democratic strategist Tad Devine. Also Stephen talks with the senior editor of The National Review Richard Brookhiser about whether the Republicans will vo
  20. 20 20. Mark Moffett2008-02-07Tonight Stephen welcomes naturalist Mark Moffett, author of Face to Face with Frogs. Also, Presidental candiate and former Arkansas Governaor Mike Huckabee stops by to discuss, an
  21. 21 21. Aubrey de Grey, Philip Zimbardo2008-02-11Stephen begins with congratulating Barack Obama winning a Grammy award for "Best Spoken Word Album" for The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream. He then tal
  22. 22 22. Gov. Eliot Spitzer, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Lisa Randall2008-02-12Stephen begins with a discussion on Mike Huckabee's running mate. Stephen claims that via obligation, he should be the running mate. He also displays his dislike of John McCain, du
  23. 23 23. David Gracer, Richard Thompson Ford2008-02-13Stephen begins by talking about how he survived the writers strike. He brings his writers (including, strangely enough, Tiki Barber, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Kevin Bacon) onto the s
  24. 24 24. John Feinstein, Leonard Nimoy2008-02-14Stephen begins with "Who's Riding my Coattails now?", putting German comedian Oliver Pocher on notice for stealing his pose that he used on the front cover of GQ magazine. He then
  25. 25 25. Henry Louis Gates Jr.2008-02-26Stephen starts by talking about a photo of Barack Obama in Muslim dress, claiming he is a terrorist. He says that the photo does not devide people, but unites people by making them
  26. 26 26. Tony Snow2008-02-27Stephen begins by discussing a recent John McCain rally, in which opening speaker Bill Cunningham said negative things about Barack Obama. The "Threatdown:" 5. Monopoly! 4. Richard
  27. 27 27. Richard Brookhiser, Ingrid Newkirk2008-02-28Tonight Stephen welcomes the president and co-founder of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk. Also, Stephen talks with the senior editor for The National Review magazine Richard Brookhiser about
  28. 28 28. Lorin Maazel, Shashi Tharoor2008-03-03Tonight Stephen welcomes the former UN undersecretary general for communications and public information, and author of The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone: The Emerging 21s
  29. 29 29. William Donohue, Howard Dean, Jennifer 8. Lee2008-03-04Stephen starts by talking about John McCain and his support from John Hagee. Stephen expresses his anger of Hagee's views about Catholics. However, as a Christian, he is forced to
  30. 30 30. Robert Reich, Gregory Rodriguez2008-03-05Stephen begins by paying tribute to Brett Favre. He then becomes angry about Mike Huckabee losing the Republican primaries to John McCain. He then interviews Robert Reich about the
  31. 31 31. John Legend2008-03-06Tonight Stephen welcomes musician John Legend.
  32. 32 32. George McGovern2008-03-10Stephen begins by talking about the Eliot Spitzer scandal. In "The Wørd," he talks about Hillary Clinton's claim that she is ahead in the Democratic primaries because she was won b
  33. 33 33. Geraldo Rivera2008-03-11Stephen talks about his hate for John McCain, which he is forced to set aside to support him as the Republican nominee. In "The Wørd," Stephen explains how McCain is like a boyfrie
  34. 34 34. Howard Kurtz2008-03-12
  35. 35 35. Hussein Ibish, Sudhir Venkatesh2008-03-13Tonight Stephen welcomes Columbia University professor and author of Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes it to the Streets, Sudhir Venkatesh.
  36. 36 36. Samantha Power2008-03-17Tonight Stephen welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of Chasing the Flame: Sergio Vieira de Mello and the Fight to Save the World, Samantha Power.
  37. 37 37. Carole King2008-03-18Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary singer/songwriter Carole King.
  38. 38 38. Dee Dee Myers2008-03-19Tonight Stephen welcomes former White House Press Secretary and author of Why Women Should Rule the World, Dee Dee Myers.
  39. 39 39. Dean Kamen2008-03-20
  40. 40 40. Eric Alterman, Michael Reynolds2008-03-31Tonight Stephen welcomes professor of English and journalism and author of Why We're Liberals: A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America, Eric Alterman.
  41. 41 41. Van Jones2008-04-01Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Van Jones.
  42. 42 42. R.E.M.2008-04-02Tonight Stephen welcomes classic American rock band R.E.M. to talk about their new album, "Accelerate".
  43. 43 43. Clay Shirky2008-04-03Tonight Stephen welcomes telecommunications professor and author of Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing without Organizations, Clay Shirky.
  44. 44 44. Trevor Paglen, Jesse Ventura2008-04-07Tonight Stephen welcomes former pro wrestler and Governor of Minnesota and author of Don't Start the Revolution Without Me!, Jesse Ventura. Also, Stephen talks with Trevor Paglen a
  45. 45 45. Madeline Albright2008-04-08Tonight Stephen welcomes former Clinton Secretary of State and author of Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership, Madeline Albright.
  46. 46 46. Jeff Gore2008-04-09Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of Citizens for Retiring the Penny, Jeff Gore.
  47. 47 47. Robin Wright2008-04-10Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist (specializing in the Middle East) and author of Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East, Robin Wright.
  48. 48 48. John Legend, Mayor Michael Nutter, Chris Matthews2008-04-14Tonight Stephen welcomes the host of Hardball, Chris Matthews.
  49. 49 49. Michelle Obama, The Roots2008-04-15Tonight Stephen welcomes Grammy Award winning musical group The Roots.
  50. 50 50. Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, Gov. Ed Rendell2008-04-16Tonight Stephen welcomes Pennsylvania's Governor, Ed Rendell.
  51. 51 51. Hillary Clinton, Patrick Murphy, John Edwards, Barack Obama2008-04-17Tonight Stephen welcomes Pennsylvania Congressman Rep. Patrick Murphy.
  52. 52 52. Fr. James Martin, Sen. Bernie Sanders2008-04-21Tonight Stephen welcomes Vermont Congressman Rep. Bernie Sanders.
  53. 53 53. Susan Jacoby2008-04-22Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Age of American Unreason, Susan Jacoby.
  54. 54 54. Mitch Albom2008-04-23Tonight Stephen welcomes radio host and author of For One More Day, Mitch Albom.
  55. 55 55. Maria Shriver2008-04-24Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist, California's First Lady and author of Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question, Little Book. Answers Within, Maria Shriver.
  56. 56 56. Feist2008-04-28Tonight Stephen welcomes musician Feist.
  57. 57 57. Anne Lamott2008-04-29Tonight Stephen welcomes political activist and author of Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith, Anne Lamott.
  58. 58 58. Donna Brazile, Noah Feldman2008-04-30Tonight Stephen welcomes law professor at Harvard University and author of The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State, Noah Feldman.
  59. 59 59. James Kunstler2008-05-01Tonight Stephen welcomes social critic and author of World Made by Hand, James Kunstler.
  60. 60 60. Carl Hiaasen2008-05-05Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport, Carl Hiaasen.
  61. 61 61. Nathan Gunn2008-05-06Tonight Stephen welcomes opera singer Nathan Gunn.
  62. 62 62. Hasan Elahi, George Johnson2008-05-07Tonight Stephen welcomes science writer and author of The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments, George Johnson.
  63. 63 63. Arianna Huffington2008-05-08Tonight Stephen welcomes the editor in chief of the Huffington Post and author of Right Is Wrong: How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America, Shredded the Constitution, and Made Us Al
  64. 64 64. Dr. Mehmet Oz2008-05-12Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty, Dr. Mehmet Oz.
  65. 65 65. Jennifer Hooper McCarty2008-05-13Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of What Really Sank the Titanic: New Forensic Discoveries, Jennifer McCarty.
  66. 66 66. Laura Dern, Grover Norquist2008-05-14Tonight Stephen welcomes the president of Americans for Tax Reform and author of Leave Us Alone: Getting the Government's Hands Off Our Money, Our Guns, Our Lives, Grover Norquist.
  67. 67 67. Andrei Cherny2008-05-15Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Airlift and America's Finest Hour, Andrei Cherny.
  68. 68 68. Tony Perkins, Brian Greene2008-05-27
  69. 69 69. Sen. Claire McCaskill2008-05-28Tonight Stephen welcomes Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill.
  70. 70 70. Tad Devine, David Sirota2008-05-29Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Uprising: An Unauthorized Tour of the Populist Revolt Scaring Wall Street and Washington, David Sirota.
  71. 71 71. Jon Paskowitz2008-06-02Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-producer of the movie Surf Wise, Jon Paskowitz.
  72. 72 72. George Will2008-06-03Tonight Stephen welcomes political commentator and author of One Man's America: The Pleasures and Provocations of Our Singular Nation, George Will.
  73. 73 73. Rep. Bob Barr, Salman Rushdie2008-06-04Tonight Stephen welcomes Oklahoma Representative and Libertarian Presidential candidate, Bob Barr.
  74. 74 74. Pat Buchanan2008-06-05Tonight Stephen welcomes conservative political commentator and author of Churchill, Hitler, and "The Unnecessary War": How Britain Lost Its Empire and the West Lost the World, Pat
  75. 75 75. Phil Weiss2008-06-09Tonight Stephen welcomes New York columnist Phil Weiss.
  76. 76 76. Alan Rabinowitz2008-06-10Tonight Stephen welcomes wildlife scientist and author of Life in the Valley of Death: The Fight to Save Tigers in a Land of Guns, Gold, and Greed, Alan Rabinowitz.
  77. 77 77. David Hajdu2008-06-11Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America, David Hajdu.
  78. 78 78. Winona LaDuke, Dixon Despommier2008-06-12Tonight Stephen welcomes professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, Dixon Despommier.
  79. 79 79. Kenneth Miller2008-06-16Tonight Stephen talks with biologist and author of Only a Theory: Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul, Kenneth Miller.
  80. 80 80. Neal Katyal, Jonathan Zittrain2008-06-17Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-founder of the Berkman Center for Internet Security and author of The Future of the Internet--And How to Stop It, Jonathan Zittrain.
  81. 81 81. Uma Mysorekar, Junot Díaz / Lexicon Artist2008-06-18Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Diaz.
  82. 82 82. Bishop N.T. Wright2008-06-19Tonight Stephen welcomes Bible scholar and author of Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, Bishop N.T. Wright.
  83. 83 83. Barbara Ehrenreich2008-06-23Tonight Stephen welcomes political satirist and author of This Land Is Their Land: Reports from a Divided Nation, Barbara Ehrenriech.
  84. 84 84. Jason Bond, Will Smith2008-06-24Tonight Stephen welcomes rapper, actor and star of Hancock, Will Smith.
  85. 85 85. Paul Goldberger, Neil deGrasse Tyson2008-06-25Tonight Stephen welcomes astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Also, Stephen talks with architecture critic and author of Up from Zero: Poli
  86. 86 86. Rep. Robert Wexler2008-06-26
  87. 87 87. Lama Surya Das, Daniel C. Esty2008-07-14Tonight Stephen welcomes the head of Yale's Center for Business the Environment, Dan Esty. Also Stephen talks with Lama Surya Das about whether Barack Obama should become a Tibetan
  88. 88 88. Julia E. Sweig, Jason Riley2008-07-15Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of Let Them In: The Case for Open Borders, Jason Riley. Also, Stephen talks with Julia Sweig, author of Friendly Fire about the rise
  89. 89 89. Rush2008-07-16Tonight Stephen welcomes rock group Rush. They perform Tom Sawyer
  90. 90 90. Elizabeth Edwards2008-07-17Tonight Stephen welcomes the wife of former Presidential candidate John Edwards and author of Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers, Elizabeth Edwar
  91. 91 91. Sen. Jim Webb2008-07-21Tonight Stephen welcomes Virginia Senator and author of A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America, Senator Jim Webb.
  92. 92 92. Lucas Conley2008-07-22Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion, Lucas Conley.
  93. 93 93. Nas2008-07-23Tonight Stephen welcomes rapper Nas who is representing www.colorofchange.org and their petition to FOX to stop racist bias in news.
  94. 94 94. Laurie Goodstein, Garrett Reisman2008-07-24Tonight Stephen welcomes astronaut Garrett Reisman.
  95. 95 95. Toby Keith2008-07-28Tonight Stephen welcomes country music superstar Toby Keith and star of Beer for My Horses, plus Keith performs the song of the same name.
  96. 96 96. Eric Roston2008-07-29Tonight Stephen welcomes Eric Roston, author of The Carbon Age: How Life's Core Element Has Become Civilization's Greatest Threat.
  97. 97 97. Crosby, Stills & Nash2008-07-30Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary musical act Crosby, Stills Nash.
  98. 98 98. Buzz Aldrin2008-07-31Tonight Stephen welcomes former NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
  99. 99 99. Lucas Conley, The Apples in Stereo2008-08-04Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion, Lucas Conley.
  100. 100 100. David Carr2008-08-05Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times columnist and author of The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of his Life--His Own, David Carr.
  101. 101 101. Jason Bond, Kevin Costner2008-08-06Tonight Stephen welcomes actor/director and star of Swing Vote, Kevin Costner.
  102. 102 102. Devin Gordon, Thomas Frank2008-08-07Tonight Stephen welcomes contributing editor for Harper's and author of The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule, Thomas Frank.
  103. 103 103. Jorge Ramos2008-08-11Tonight Stephen welcomes the anchor for Univision News and author of The Gift of Time: Letters from a Father, Jorge Ramos.
  104. 104 104. Joey Cheek, Jane Mayer2008-08-12Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals, Jane Mayer.
  105. 105 105. Dick Meyer2008-08-13Tonight Stephen welcomes social critic and author of Why We Hate Us: American Discontent in the New Millennium, Dick Meyer.
  106. 106 106. Bing West2008-08-14Tonight Stephen welcomes combat journalist and author of The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq, Bing West.
  107. 107 107. Rep. Bob Barr, Scott McClellan2008-08-26Tonight Stephen welcomes former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, author of What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception, Scott McCle
  108. 108 108. Gov. Mike Huckabee2008-08-27Tonight Stephen welcomes former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee.
  109. 109 109. Richard Brookhiser2008-08-28Tonight Stephen welcomes biographer, historian and author of George Washington on Leadership, Richard Brookhiser.
  110. 110 110. John McWhorter2008-08-29Tonight Stephen welcomes political commentator and author of All about the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can't Save Black America, John McWhorter.
  111. 111 111. Laura D'Andrea Tyson2008-09-02Tonight Stephen welcomes the former director of the National Economic Council, Laura Tyson.
  112. 112 112. Doris Kearns Goodwin2008-09-03
  113. 113 113. Adam Brickley, Ron Paul2008-09-04
  114. 114 114. Gov. David Paterson2008-09-05
  115. 115 115. Peter J. Gomes2008-09-15
  116. 116 116. Tyson Slocum, Rick Reilly2008-09-16
  117. 117 117. Robert Lutz2008-09-17
  118. 118 118. Maria Bartiromo2008-09-18
  119. 119 119. Jackson Browne2008-09-23
  120. 120 120. Joe Nocera, Cornel West2008-09-24
  121. 121 121. Nick Carr2008-09-25
  122. 122 122. Paul Begala2008-09-29
  123. 123 123. James Taylor2008-09-30
  124. 124 124. Dave Levin2008-10-01
  125. 125 125. Stephen Greenblatt, Naomi Klein2008-10-02
  126. 126 126. Jim Cramer2008-10-06
  127. 127 127. Nate Silver2008-10-07
  128. 128 128. Joe Scarborough2008-10-08
  129. 129 129. David Gergen, Oliver Stone2008-10-09
  130. 130 130. Bethany McLean, Kathleen Parker2008-10-13Stephen offers his investment advice, and Kathleen Parker doesn't think Sarah Palin is ready.
  131. 131 131. Joseph Stiglitz2008-10-14
  132. 132 132. Shai Agassi2008-10-15
  133. 133 133. Brent Glass, Robert Greenwald2008-10-16Stephen starts by talking about the final presidential debate, praising John McCain, but attacking his references to Joe the Plumber. Stephen then talks about the third anniversary
  134. 134 134. Fareed Zakaria, Wynton Marsalis2008-10-20Stephen begins by talking about Colin Powell endorsing Barack Obama for president. He then interviews Fareed Zakaria about the economic crisis. Stephen presents a new "lower cost"
  135. 135 135. Michael Farris2008-10-21Stephen begins by talking about Stephen Jr., his adopted eagle son, who was spotted in Oregon. He claims that Stephen Jr. has been supporting John McCain in the state. In "The Wørd
  136. 136 136. David Frum2008-10-22
  137. 137 137. Jonathan Alter2008-10-23
  138. 138 138. Yo-Yo Ma2008-10-27Grammy Award winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, (Songs of Joy and Peace).
  139. 139 139. Brian Moore, Sherman Alexie2008-10-28Stephen welcomes Sherman Alexie, author of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian."
  140. 140 140. David Simon2008-10-29Tonight Stephen welcomes Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon.
  141. 141 141. Wilco2008-10-30
  142. 142 142. Charlie Cook, Andrew Sullivan2008-11-03Andrew Sullivan says conservatives should support Obama.
  143. 143 143. Indecision 2008: America's Choice2008-11-04Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart report live from Indecision World Headquarters where Comedy Central has rounded up the best researchers and consultants (that it can afford) to prov
  144. 144 144. Ambassador Andrew Young2008-11-05Stephen sits down with civil rights pioneer Andrew Young.
  145. 145 145. Rachel Maddow2008-11-06
  146. 146 146. Dan Savage, Kevin Johnson2008-11-11
  147. 147 147. Bob Woodward2008-11-12
  148. 148 148. Stephen Moore2008-11-13
  149. 149 149. Malcom Gladwell2008-11-17Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell. Also, Stephen talks with the host of Meet the Press, Tom Brokaw about the important cabine
  150. 150 150. Paul Simon2008-11-18Tonight Stephen welcomes singer/songwriter Paul Simon.
  151. 151 151. Michael Lewis2008-11-19Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Panic: The Story of Modern Financial Insanity, Michael Lewis.
  152. 152 152. Cory Booker, Thomas L. Friedman2008-11-20Tonight Stephen welcomes economist and author of Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America, Thomas Friedman.
  153. 153 153. Khaled Hosseini, Roland Fryer2008-12-01Stephen checks in on the war in Afghanistan, and Roland Fryer sees if cash incentives inspire students.
  154. 154 154. Jeffrey Goldberg2008-12-02Plaxico Burress could go to jail, and Jeffrey Goldberg says airline security is insufficient.
  155. 155 155. Barbara Walters2008-12-03The media reacts to Obama's cabinet picks, and Barbara Walters promotes her TV special.
  156. 156 156. Sen. Bob Graham, Nicholas Wade2008-12-04A new report predicts a biological attack, and Nicholas Wade wants to recreate a woolly mammoth.
  157. 157 157. Geoffrey Canada2008-12-08Stephen briefly mentions Barbra Streisand kissing President Bush. He then talks about a potential government bailout of the Big Three U.S. automakers. Stephen then discusses Congre
  158. 158 158. Kevin Bacon, Charlie Kaufman2008-12-09Stephen briefly mentions the arrest and indictment of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. A discussion on Frost/Nixon, he interviews Kevin Bacon about the film. As a prelude to Thur
  159. 159 159. Richard Haass2008-12-10Richard Haass believes this century has the potential for America to cooperate with other countries to make the world safer.
  160. 160 160. Michael Phelps2008-12-11Stephen talks about Atheists trying to take the Christ out of Christmas. Michael Phelps will compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics after Stephen teaches him how to ice dance.